This list provides a general view of the skill set required to successfully complete the specified certification exam. Topics listed are subject to change.
- Layer 2 Switching and VLANs
- Spanning Tree
- Layer 2 Security
- Protocol Independent Routing
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
- Tunnels
- High Availability
Layer 2 Switching and VLANs
- Describe transparent bridging terms, concepts and operations
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to monitor the operation of Layer 2 switching
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure VLANS and interfaces for Layer 2 switching operations
- Describe how to configure and monitor inter-VLAN routing
Spanning Tree
- Explain the benefits of the Spanning Tree Protocol
- Describe STP and RSTP operations
- Describe the differences between RSTP and STP
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure and monitor RSTP and STP
Layer 2 Security
- Describe the benefits of BPDU protection, loop protection, root protection, storm control, and switch security features
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure and monitor the BPDU protection, loop protection, storm control, root protection, and switch security
- Describe how to configure and monitor a Layer 2 firewall filter
Protocol Independent Routing
- Describe the operation, configuration and monitoring of static, aggregate, and generated routes
- Configure and monitor Load Balancing
- Explain Load Balancing concepts and operations
- Describe how to configure filter-based forwarding
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
- Explain OSPF operation and LSA functions
- Describe the operation of OSPF on broadcast media
- Identify and describe OSPF area types
- Configure, monitor and troubleshoot OSPF
Intermediate System to Intermediate System (IS-IS)
- Explain IS-IS operation and TLV functions
- Describe the operation of IS-IS on broadcast media
- Identify and describe IS-IS areas and levels
- Describe how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IS-IS
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
- Describe BGP's basic operations
- Identify and describe common BGP attributes
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure and monitor BGP
- Identify the steps in the BGP route selection algorithm
Tunnels
- Describe IP tunneling concepts and applications
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure and monitor GRE and IP-IP tunnels
- Demonstrate knowledge of tunneling IPv6 traffic over IPv4 networks
High Availability
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure and monitor switch high availability features (802.3ad and Redundant Trunk Groups)
- Describe basic concepts and operational details of a virtual chassis
- Demonstrate knowledge of how to configure and monitor Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
- Describe Graceful Routing-Engine Switchover (GRES) and Non-Stop Routing (NSR)
